TY - JOUR
T1 - Diagnostic recognition of facial changes associated with chronic conditions
T2 - use of an e-learning tool to enhance medical student education
AU - McKenna, Danielle
AU - Wilkinson, Caroline
AU - Ker, Jean
PY - 2010/6
Y1 - 2010/6
N2 - Facial characteristics serve as reliable indicators of numerous diseases, and their recognition can assist junior medical students in making an accurate diagnosis. At present, however, there is little data to support the incorporation of physiognomy in medical education. This pilot study involved the design, implementation and evaluation of e-learning tutorials as a means of teaching students to appreciate how careful observation of facial characteristics can enhance diagnosis.
AB - Facial characteristics serve as reliable indicators of numerous diseases, and their recognition can assist junior medical students in making an accurate diagnosis. At present, however, there is little data to support the incorporation of physiognomy in medical education. This pilot study involved the design, implementation and evaluation of e-learning tutorials as a means of teaching students to appreciate how careful observation of facial characteristics can enhance diagnosis.
U2 - 10.3109/17453054.2010.481991
DO - 10.3109/17453054.2010.481991
M3 - Article
C2 - 20557153
SN - 1745-3062
VL - 33
SP - 55
EP - 62
JO - Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine
JF - Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine
IS - 2
ER -